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The effect of harp music on heart rate, mean blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature in the African green monkey
Article first published online: 17 JUL 2006
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0684.2006.00157.x
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Hinds, S. B., Raimond, S. and Purcell, B. K. (2007), The effect of harp music on heart rate, mean blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature in the African green monkey. Journal of Medical Primatology, 36: 95–100. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0684.2006.00157.x
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- Issue published online: 17 JUL 2006
- Article first published online: 17 JUL 2006
- Accepted December 13, 2005.
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Keywords:
- cardiovascular;
- Chlorocebus aethiops;
- cytocymatics;
- environmental enrichment;
- relaxation;
- stereotypies;
- stress;
- telemetry
Abstract
Background The effectiveness of recorded harp music as a tool for relaxation for non-human primates is explored in this study.
Methods Konigsberg Instruments Model T27F-1B cardiovascular telemetry devices were implanted into nine African green monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops). After post-surgical recovery, animals were exposed to recorded harp music. Telemetry data were collected on heart rate, mean blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature for a 30-minute baseline period before music exposure; a 90-minute period of music exposure; and a 90-minute post-exposure period, where no music was played.
Results No statistical differences were noted in heart rate, mean blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature between pre-exposure, exposure, and post-exposure periods.
Conclusions The lack of response in these African green monkeys may be attributable to their generally calm demeanor in captivity; experiments with a more excitable species such as the rhesus macaque might demonstrate a significant relaxation response to music.